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Non-Invasive Skin-Based Hemoglobin Measurement

California rates for HCPCS 88738

This test estimates the level of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells, using a sensor placed on the skin instead of drawing blood. It provides a quick, needle-free estimate that can be useful for screening before a procedure or for repeated checks over a short period. Because it is an estimate, results suggesting a significant abnormality are typically confirmed with a standard blood draw.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $15 · 10th–90th $6$630%10%10th90th$15Professionalmedian $8 · 10th–90th $4$240%10%20%10th90th$8$2.0$10.0$50.0$200.0$1.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$8.71
Median
$21.88
Typical High
$57.54
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$4.79
Median
$7.76
Typical High
$25.12
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.51
Median
$2.51
Typical High
$2.51
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.31
Median
$12.88
Typical High
$25.12
Anthem BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.82
Median
$5.89
Typical High
$13.80
Blue Shield
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$12.02
Median
$41.69
Typical High
$72.44
Blue Shield
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$5.75
Typical High
$14.45
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.80
Median
$8.91
Typical High
$18.20
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$6.31
Typical High
$19.95
Contra Costa Health
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$5.01
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$7.94
Kaiser Permanente
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.98
Median
$5.01
Typical High
$11.48
Lucent Health
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$79.43
Median
$79.43
Typical High
$85.11
Molina
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$3.02
Typical High
$6.03
Providence
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.63
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$14.45
Providence
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.16
Median
$6.03
Typical High
$16.98
Sutter Health Plus
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$17.78
Median
$17.78
Typical High
$17.78
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$2.09
Median
$3.47
Typical High
$5.75
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$3.02
Median
$4.27
Typical High
$12.02